USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

•Disaster Assistance: Congress established the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to respond to emergencies created by natural disasters such as floods, fires, and windstorms. Funding is designated for recovery assistance to remove debris from stream channels, road culverts, and bridges; reshape and protect eroded banks; correct damaged drainage facilities; establish cover on critically eroding lands; repair levees and structures; and repair conservation practices. In addition, NRCS may offer to purchase a floodplain easement under the EWP. For further information regarding these programs, click here.

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

•Drought Assistance: The BLM may be able to assist grazing permit holders during drought conditions. For information regarding drought assistance, the affected grazing permit holders should contact their local BLM Field Office. For contact information regarding the BLM Field Office in your area, click here.